Making Tough Decisions: A Gut-Instinct School Change – Ep. 388
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Laura shares a difficult decision she made recently that affects her entire family. She discusses the first moment that her gut instinct signaled that things were amiss in this particular situation as well as the events leading up to the decision. Also, Shanna talks about a smaller scale, but […] Read More
Potty-Training Q&A: Readiness, Road Trips and Poop Reluctance – Ep. 378
To celebrate the release of Laura’s new book “Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent,” she and her co-author, Gia Gambaro Blount, answer listener questions all about potty training! They dive into the topics of when to know if your child is ready to start training, how to handle […] Read More
Talking to Your Kids About Loss and Grief – Ep. 376
In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura quiz each other with parenting-related trivia questions about gender representation in kids’ books, the cost of high-end summer camps and more. Also, Shanna talks about the passing of a beloved family member, how she told her kids about the loss and how they processed their […] Read More
Telling Kids the Truth About Santa, Sex and More – Ep. 355
Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they’ve asked the internet recently in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” diving into the topics of sex education and DIY projects. Also, Laura discusses the surprise that turned her family’s trip to the botanical garden from dreary to delightful, and Shanna reports on […] Read More
A Dinnertime Game That Celebrates Your Kids’ Strengths – Ep. 351
In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including some “super” facts about nipples, nursing in the wild and more! Also, Laura reports on her 6-year-old’s surprising symptom from an otherwise mild virus, and Shanna describes a dinnertime activity she created to celebrate […] Read More
Grieving a Pet While Celebrating a Birthday – Ep. 341
In the special segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they’ve talked about in previous episodes, including updates about inane injuries, toy tantrums, 5-year-olds’ friendships, and one of BFP’s colossal cliffhangers to date. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old’s “why phase,” which is more like a “who, what, when, where, why phase,” […] Read More
Drop-Off Playdates: A Whole New Level Unlocked – Ep. 332
In the special segment “Gripe Water,” Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of troublesome toys and sloppy surfaces. Also, Shanna talks about taking “drop-off playdates” to a whole new level, and Laura reports on managing work and parenting when a deadline is […] Read More
Screen-Time Scrutiny: When Others Are Judgmental – Ep. 322
In the special segment, “They Said What?!” Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including a scrutiny on screen time and a philosophy on floss; plus we dive into some surprising things WE said recently! Also, Shanna reports on her 5-year-old’s infatuation with injuries, […] Read More
When Playdates Go Wrong – Ep. 316
In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with amusing and educational trivia questions involving surprising facts about Disney theme parks and the energy required to sustain a pregnancy. Also, Shanna reports on hosting a group play date that took a turn she never saw coming, and Laura discusses the […] Read More
Preparing for an Empowered Birth with OBGYN Dr. Nicole Rankins – Ep. 304
Shanna and Laura talk to Dr. Nicole Rankins about what pregnant people can do to create an effective birth plan. Dr. Nicole is a board-certified, practicing OBGYN and the host of the podcast “All About Pregnancy & Birth,” and she is the creator of online courses “The Birth Preparation Course” and “Make a Birth Plan […] Read More